Pangea Reunited ASN, RN

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    Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

    Pangea Reunited replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I get called constantly at times. I never answer and I never call back. There's nothing wrong with saying no or not saying anything, at
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    Finished first year of RN school. Should I take the NCLEX-PN?

    Pangea Reunited replied to FLnurseprospect's topic in General Nursing

    You have to pay to take the test and I'm not sure how desirable you'd be as a new grad LPN in home health. If you have a specific job in mind (actual job offer), it might be worth it. Otherwise, I...
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    Nursing student who hates her job as a nursing assistant, help?

    Pangea Reunited replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you need a vacation? Most of the things you complain about (if not all) are going to get worse when you actually start working as a nurse. It is back-breaking and exhausting. You might get out...
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    Pay cut worth it?

    Pangea Reunited replied to PediRN913's topic in General Nursing

    I just accepted a new job that will result in a pay cut ...but I live below my means and don't "need" the money, anyway. If you're currently spending what you're making (or close to it), it could be...
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    Criminal background and nclex

    Pangea Reunited replied to Jessica2546's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

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    Do any of you think about going to med school?

    Pangea Reunited replied to RN to be soon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was not scholastic as a young adult and had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. And to this day, I'm easily content and not at all ambitious. It's a small miracle that I managed to go to...
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    OTAs and ADNs: How long did it take you to complete school?

    Pangea Reunited replied to jomike's topic in General Nursing

    It took me four years to get an ASN, but I went part time through the prerequisites and took some classes during the summer, too. I had a very irregular
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    About to get fired. HELP!

    Pangea Reunited replied to BellaBlackwell's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like your supervisor gave you a list of things you need to work on. Even if they're half truths, that's something. It might be a good idea to put a lot of effort into those areas and ask for...
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    New Grad Select Specialty Hospital

    Pangea Reunited replied to CHnurse79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That doesn't sound ideal, but you would get plenty of experience with everything. The patients are usually there long term, if it's the type of place I'm thinking it is. So while the patients are very...
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    NCLEX RN

    Pangea Reunited replied to hev101380's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you ever take the remedial/refresher course? I see from your prior posts that you graduated back in 2004. My brutally honest answer is that it may not be the right course for you. I'm also aware...
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    Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    Pangea Reunited replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how it would hurt. There are definitely benefits, you just can't bank on the "experience" when it comes to landing your first nursing
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    Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    Pangea Reunited replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    It may help you feel more comfortable working with patients, and it may help you network, but CNA experience is not considered "nursing" experience. My employer has passed over several CNAs who...
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    Long gap btwn BSN graduation and NCLEX

    Pangea Reunited replied to mebonnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe it varies by state and you haven't disclosed your state. I would hope that the BON's website information would be accurate,
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    How to reenter medical field?

    Pangea Reunited replied to dolphincatch's topic in General Nursing

    Experience as a medical assistant is not normally helpful for getting into nursing school. My best advice would be to start taking nursing prerequisites and keep your grades up really high. You could...
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    Jumping Frenchmen

    Pangea Reunited replied to Julius Seizure's topic in General Nursing

    If I read correctly, it was a one-time thing in the 1800's. Who knows what was going on. I'm surprised people didn't accuse them of being
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    Nervous/taking a leap from Sub acute/ltc to acute care

    Pangea Reunited replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

    You'll typically have wound care orders that specify the types of products and techniques you'll use. IV pumps and tubing will vary by facility. If you're unsure about something or have never done it...
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    Nervous/taking a leap from Sub acute/ltc to acute care

    Pangea Reunited replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital hired several LTC nurses this past year. All but one seemed to transition quickly and will minimal
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    Naps In Between Jobs/Work Shifts

    Pangea Reunited replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    When I find myself in a situation where I'm tired and have to be up soon, I have something caffeinated before I lie
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    Associate vs Bachelor Nursing

    Pangea Reunited replied to browtif2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. While working among my peers, I can't tell who has a BSN verses ASN by performance. Do BSNs have more knowledge? Possibly. I assume (hope!) that I would learn something new if I went to school for...
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    I have ONE petty theft charge need some advice!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Mamak1329's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My apologies, I thought we were talking about a nursing license. Hopefully your lawyer and the person who runs your program have given you good information regarding the petty theft ...and hopefully...
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    I have ONE petty theft charge need some advice!

    Pangea Reunited replied to Mamak1329's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It could go either way. One petty theft charge as a very young person is likely to be forgiven, but yours is fairly recent which is a strike against you. Have you already graduated from nursing...
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    Medical errors the 3rd leading cause of death??

    Pangea Reunited replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Nursing News

    Here is another quote from the same article: "We have estimated that medical error is the third biggest cause of death in the US and therefore requires greater attention." And from this article:...
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    Medical errors the 3rd leading cause of death??

    Pangea Reunited replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Nursing News

    It doesn't say they "are", it says they "may be". I think it makes sensational headline, but I'm not sure I'm on board with the conclusion. I don't doubt that medical errors occur, but people...
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    New grad starting two jobs

    Pangea Reunited replied to scooterscamp123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know you or your capabilities, but it's certainly not something I would have done as a new
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    How much is a normal raise

    Pangea Reunited replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    The highest paid nurses are the ones who switch jobs every few years, from what I've seen. I did manage to negotiate a raise five times higher than what I was initially offered during my last...